§ Mr. Rileyasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware of 1232W the great inconvenience to importers of children's toys because of the prohibition of such imports; that, in consequence, there is a prospect of a great shortage of children's toys for Christmas: and will he consider a relaxation of the present restrictions so as to enable traders to meet the usual demands at this season of the year?
Major Lloyd-GeorgeMy right hon. Friend recognises that the prohibition of imports must have led to a substantial reduction of supplies, but, in view of the urgent need of conserving our foreign exchange, I fear that I can hold out no prospect of any relaxation of the restrictions.